wax vs. shave

[+ Snbrd]

After years of shaving I had my privates waxed this summer. I liked the look (The rest of me is pretty much naturally smooth) but it's growing back. Not sure whether to go back to shaving or to wax again. Do any forum members, clients or providers, have any thoughts?

 

P.S. Not interested in going natural thanks!

[Guest]

What is your preference so far?

[Poincare]

I use nair. Easy to use

[+ Snbrd]

BnaC, I liked not having to do anything for a few weeks. On the other hand, one has to balance a few minutes with the razor every few days versus the time & expense of getting waxed.

[+ Avalon]

Doesn't it itch growing back?

 

And like with facial hair doesn't shaving encourage hair growth?

 

I'd think that waxing would be more painful but with shaving there is the possibility of nicks and cuts.

[+ jeezopete]

And like with facial hair doesn't shaving encourage hair growth?

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/hair-removal/faq-20058427

 

Believe me, if shaving encouraged hair growth I'd be shaving my head to regain what I'm losing.

[+ Avalon]

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/hair-removal/faq-20058427

 

Believe me, if shaving encouraged hair growth I'd be shaving my head to regain what I'm losing.

 

Thank-you! I learned something new.

[Moe]

I would love to just get laser hair removal. I can't handle pain so I'll never get my back waxed. I'd rather just laser all my back hair all away, along with my neck hair so I could have nice clean edges all the time.

[+ Pensant]

I prefer sugaring. It definitely retards hair growth over time. I’m already pretty smooth, though, but over the years I’ve loved being totally smooth. When one works out, the muscle definition when smooth is almost auto-erotic!

[Inkdnaija00]

Trim mostly

[Guest]

BnaC, I liked not having to do anything for a few weeks. On the other hand, one has to balance a few minutes with the razor every few days versus the time & expense of getting waxed.

If you don’t have an issue with ingrowns, waxing is clearly preferable. In my case, there are some areas where neither is an option.

[Guest europeanman]

Just laser it

[caramelsub]

I had laser hair removal, with good results. It can be uncomfortable. Takes atleast three treatments for best results.

[+ Snbrd]

Laser wasn't on my radar. Will explore. Are you hairy or smooth?

[+ azdr0710]

I've read that laser is only effective on very dark hair. Since I have blond and gray hair, plus the required many treatments, I stick with trimming and back waxing.

[caramelsub]

Laser wasn't on my radar. Will explore. Are you hairy or smooth?

 

I'm hairy all over. But had laser on my chest, abs, lower back, armpits, butt, and even on my face and neck to shape up my facial hair. There is some pain, but I couldn't imagine the pain of laser treatment on my pubic hair area. I think that area might be too sensitive. For me, I know that would hurt.

[texguy]

I would love to just get laser hair removal. I can't handle pain so I'll never get my back waxed. I'd rather just laser all my back hair all away, along with my neck hair so I could have nice clean edges all the time.

Getting waxed every 3-4 months. The first waxing I ever had was neckline at the hair salon. I haven't seen or heard of that since. But the neck hair is the hair that grows the quickest. I love having and seeing a clean neckline.